Prior to merging with Germany, East Germany had
A) a polluted environment
B) modern factories
C) high living standards
D) an emphasis on being a market economy

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East Germany, prior to its merger with West Germany, was known for its heavily industrialized economy, which led to significant environmental pollution. The region's factories were often outdated and inefficient, contributing to the pollution problem. Additionally, East Germany had a centrally planned economy, not a market economy, and its living standards were lower than those in West Germany.

Prior to Merging with Germany, East Germany Had